World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesTelefonnachricht
Pronunciation / Transliteration: te.ləˈfoːnˌnaχʁɪçt
"Sie hat eine Telefonnachricht auf dem Anrufbeantworter hinterlassen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A piece of information recorded by a person who answers a telephone call, intended to be delivered to the intended recipient later.
"She left a telephone message asking the manager to call her back." - 2
An electronic audio recording left on an answering machine or voicemail service.
"I listened to a telephone message left on my office phone while I was away."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'telephone', derived from Greek 'tēle' (far off) and 'phōnē' (sound, voice), coined in the late 19th century, with 'message', originating from Latin 'missus' (sent). Together, it evolved during the 20th century office culture era to denote recorded or written information intended for someone who was unavailable to answer a phone call directly.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Telephone message"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Telephone message" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
message téléphonique
Transliteration: mɛsaʒ telɛfɔnik
"Il a laissé un message téléphonique pour le directeur."
Telefonnachricht
Transliteration: te.ləˈfoːnˌnaχʁɪçt
"Sie hat eine Telefonnachricht auf dem Anrufbeantworter hinterlassen."
messaggio telefonico
Transliteration: mesˈsad.dʒo te.leˈfɔ.ni.ko
"Ho ricevuto un messaggio telefonico dal cliente."
recado telefónico
Transliteration: reˈka.ðo te.leˈfo.ni.ko
"Dejé un recado telefónico en la oficina."
recado telefônico
Transliteration: ʁeˈka.du te.leˈfõ.ni.ku
"Ele deixou um recado telefônico para você."
टेलीफ़ोन संदेश
Transliteration: telefon sandesh
"मैंने उसके लिए एक टेलीफ़ोन संदेश छोड़ा।"
电话留言
Transliteration: diànhuà liúyán
"我在桌子上看到了一条电话留言。"
전화 메시지
Transliteration: jeonhwa meseiji
"부재중에 전화 메시지가 남겨져 있었습니다."
伝言
Transliteration: dengon
"彼に伝言を残しました。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all German termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Telephone message"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.